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20090009390 | DUAL BAND QUADPACK TRANSMIT/RECEIVE MODULE - A multi-channel, dual-band, radio frequency (RF) transmit/receive (T/R) module, for an active electronically scanned array, is provided. The module includes a compact, RF manifold connector and at least four T/R channels. Each of the T/R channels includes a notch radiator, a diplexer coupled to the notch radiator, a power amplifier, including at least one dual-band gain stage, coupled to the notch radiator, a low noise amplifier, including at least one lower-band gain stage and at least one upper-band gain stage, coupled to the diplexer, and a T/R cell, including a phase shifter, a signal attenuator and at least one dual-band gain stage, coupled to the power amplifier, the low noise amplifier and the manifold connector. | 01-08-2009 |
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20110063845 | SPHERICAL ORNAMENTAL FIXTURE - An ornamental fixture having a support structure and a plurality of ornaments mounted to the support structure in a substantially completely spherical arrangement of ornaments. The ornaments may be glass crystal ornaments, for example, octagonal glass crystals, and a light may be mounted within the fixture. The support structure may include an upper support ring and at least one lower support ring vertically spaced from the upper support ring and a plurality of arcuate sector assemblies removably mounted to the upper support ring and the at least one lower support ring. The sector assemblies retain the ornaments to provide a substantially continuous 360-degree array of ornaments. The sector assemblies can also be disassembled from the support structure for maintenance, servicing, relamping, and cleaning of the fixture. For example, the disassembled components of the fixture may be washed in a dishwasher without damaging the ornaments or the support structure. | 03-17-2011 |
20120217363 | METHODS AND STRUCTURES FOR ATTACHING AN ORNAMENT - An ornamental fixture having a support structure and a plurality of ornaments mounted to the support structure in a substantially completely spherical arrangement of ornaments. The ornaments may be glass crystal ornaments, for example, octagonal glass crystals, and a light may be mounted within the fixture. The support structure may include an upper support ring and at least one lower support ring vertically spaced from the upper support ring and a plurality of arcuate sector assemblies removably mounted to the upper support ring and the at least one lower support ring. The sector assemblies retain the ornaments to provide a substantially continuous 360-degree array of ornaments. The sector assemblies can also be disassembled from the support structure for maintenance, servicing, relamping, and cleaning of the fixture. For example, the disassembled components of the fixture may be washed in a dishwasher without damaging the ornaments or the support structure. | 08-30-2012 |
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20090325686 | Distributed Side Wagering Methods and Systems - Various techniques are disclosed for facilitating side wagering activities conducted at a casino which includes a casino gaming network. In at least one embodiment, the gaming network includes a plurality of gaming devices, including a first gaming device. A side wager request may be received for placing a first side wager relating to a first target. In at least one embodiment, the first target may be selected from a group of possible targets which, for example, may include, but are not limited to one or more of the following (or combination thereof): casino players, game tables, electronic gaming devices (EGDs), game themes, game denominations, game paytables, etc. An identity of a first player associated with generating the first side wager request may be determined. A first side wager session may be automatically initiated. In at least one embodiment, the initiation of the first side wager session may include automatically placing the first side wager at the casino gaming network, and associating the placed first side wager with the identified first player. In at least one embodiment, the placing of the first side wager includes placing first wager on a game play-related event or activity associated with the second person, wherein an outcome of the game play-related event or activity is influenced by a decision or action of the second person. In one embodiment, the first side wager includes first side wager criteria specifying that an outcome of the first side wager is related to at least one event associated with a different player's game play which is associated with the first target. | 12-31-2009 |
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20110060173 | METHODS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR LIQUID-PHASE REACTIONS - Methods and assemblies for improving the reaction kinetics of, conserving reactants utilized in, and/or producing a more pure reaction product of, liquid-phase reactions that involve volatile reactants and products are provided. The methods and assemblies herein provide for a feed of reaction liquid to two or more absorption zones, wherein the temperature and/or feed rate of the liquid is independently adjusted prior to introduction into at least one of the two or more absorption zones. More particularly, the temperature and feed rate of the liquid as delivered to each absorption zone can be adjusted independently to optimize the absorption of at least a portion of any gaseous reactants and byproducts from the gaseous product stream and/or to optimize reaction zone conditions. Reaction kinetics may thus be improved, or substantially maintained. | 03-10-2011 |
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20150057471 | CHLORINATING AGENTS - The use of sulfuryl chloride, either alone or in combination with chlorine, as a chlorinating agent is disclosed. | 02-26-2015 |
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20090251131 | Inverted magnetic isolator - A current determiner comprising a first input conductor and a first current sensor, formed of a plurality of magnetoresistive, anisotropic, ferromagnetic thin-film layers at least two of which are separated from one another by a nonmagnetic layer positioned therebetween, and both supported on a substrate adjacent to but electrically isolated from one another with the first current sensor positioned in those magnetic fields arising from any input currents. A first shield/concentrator of a material exhibiting a substantial magnetic permeability is positioned between the substrate and the first input conductor. The substrate can include a monolithic integrated circuit structure containing electronic circuit components of which at least one is electrically connected to the first input conductor. A similar second current sensor can be individually formed, but can also be in the current determiner structure that is supported on the substrate along with a second input conductor supported on the substrate suited for conducting input currents therethrough. This second input conductor is positioned at that side of the second current sensor opposite to that side thereof facing the substrate so as to be adjacent to but electrically isolated from one another on the substrate although having the second current sensor positioned in those magnetic fields arising from the input currents in the second input conductor. In addition, a second shield/concentrator layer of material exhibiting a substantial magnetic permeability to serve as a magnetic field concentrator is positioned at that side of the second input conductor opposite to that side thereof facing the substrate. In the first instance, the second shield/concentrator layer is electrically connected to the second input conductor, and can be so connected in the second instance. Magnetically permeable material can be provided in supporting structures. | 10-08-2009 |
20110199073 | INVERTED MAGNETIC ISOLATOR - A current determiner comprising a first input conductor and a first current sensor, formed of a plurality of magnetoresistive, anisotropic, ferromagnetic thin-film layers at least two of which are separated from one another by a nonmagnetic layer positioned therebetween, and both supported on a substrate adjacent to but electrically isolated from one another with the first current sensor positioned in those magnetic fields arising from any input currents. A first shield/concentrator of a material exhibiting a substantial magnetic permeability is positioned between the substrate and the first input conductor. The substrate can include a monolithic integrated circuit structure containing electronic circuit components of which at least one is electrically connected to the first input conductor. A similar second current sensor can be individually formed, but can also be in the current determiner structure that is supported on the substrate along with a second input conductor supported on the substrate suited for conducting input currents therethrough. This second input conductor is positioned at that side of the second current sensor opposite to that side thereof facing the substrate so as to be adjacent to but electrically isolated from one another on the substrate although having the second current sensor positioned in those magnetic fields arising from the input currents in the second input conductor. In addition, a second shield/concentrator layer of material exhibiting a substantial magnetic permeability to serve as a magnetic field concentrator is positioned at that side of the second input conductor opposite to that side thereof facing the substrate. In the first instance, the second shield/concentrator layer is electrically connected to the second input conductor, and can be so connected in the second instance. Magnetically permeable material can be provided in supporting structures. | 08-18-2011 |
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20110195905 | APLS FOR TREATING ARTHRITIS - One embodiment of a therapeutic composition comprises one or more APLs, e.g., APL A12, for treating diseases or disorders related to arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis. Another embodiment includes a method of inducing a Th2-type cytokine secretion profile in a mammal, including administering a therapeutic amount of A12 analog peptide. Another embodiment includes a method for generating functional T regulatory cells, the method including administering a therapeutic amount of APL A12 to a RA patient. | 08-11-2011 |
20140113867 | APLS FOR TREATING ARTHRITIS - One embodiment of a therapeutic composition comprises one or more APLs, e.g., APL A12, for treating diseases or disorders related to arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis. Another embodiment includes a method of inducing a Th2-type cytokine secretion profile in a mammal, including administering a therapeutic amount of A12 analog peptide. Another embodiment includes a method for generating functional T regulatory cells, the method including administering a therapeutic amount of APL A12 to a RA patient. | 04-24-2014 |
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20110047866 | REMOVAL OF IMPURITIES FROM OILS AND/OR FATS - Disclosed is a process for removing solids, metals, phosphorus compounds and other impurities from low quality triglyceride containing feedstock. The final treated triglyceride containing feedstock may be converted to fuel range hydrocarbons via hydrotreating process. | 03-03-2011 |
20110126449 | BLENDED FUEL COMPOSITION HAVING IMPROVED COLD FLOW PROPERTIES - There is provided a fuel composition comprising petroleum based component and a renewable based component, wherein at least 20% of the compounds in said petroleum based component having boiling point range equal or greater than the boiling point of said renewable based component. | 06-02-2011 |
20110263916 | CARBOHYDRATES UPGRADING AND HYDROTREATING TO HYDROCARBONS - Technologies to convert biomass to liquid hydrocarbon fuels are currently being developed to decrease our carbon footprint and increase use of renewable fuels. Since sugars/sugar derivatives from biomass have high oxygen content and low hydrogen content, coke becomes an issue during zeolite upgrading to liquid hydrocarbon fuels. A process was designed to reduce the coke by co-feeding sugars/sugar derivatives with a saturated recycle stream containing hydrogenated products. | 10-27-2011 |
20120095274 | COMBINATION OF ZEOLITE UPGRADING WITH HYDROGENATION UPGRADING TO PRODUCE RENEWABLE GASOLINE FROM BIOMASS - Technologies to convert biomass to liquid hydrocarbon fuels are currently being developed to decrease our carbon footprint and increase use of renewable fuels. Since sugars/sugar derivatives from biomass have high oxygen content and low hydrogen content, coke becomes an issue during zeolite upgrading to liquid hydrocarbon fuels. A self-sustainable process was designed to reduce the coke by co-feeding sugars/sugar derivatives with the paraffin products from hydrogenation of sugars/sugar derivatives. Paraffins without complete conversion result in products with less aromatics and relatively low density compared with the products directly from zeolite upgrading. Thus, the process is more economically favorable. | 04-19-2012 |
20120157742 | PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE FUELS - The present disclosure relates to a process for the conversion of oxygen-containing hydrocarbons into long-chain hydrocarbons suitable for use as a fuel. These hydrocarbons may be derived from biomass, and may optionally be mixed with petroleum-derived hydrocarbons prior to conversion. The process utilizes a catalyst comprising Ni and Mo to convert a mixture comprising oxygenated hydrocarbons into product hydrocarbons containing from ten to thirty carbons. Hydro-conversion can be performed at a significantly lower temperature than is required for when utilizing a hydrotreating catalyst comprising Co and Mo (CoMo), while still effectively removing sulfur compounds (via hydrodesulfurization) to a level of 10 ppm (by weight) or less. | 06-21-2012 |
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20110284294 | ROTATIONAL DRILL BITS AND DRILLING APPARATUSES INCLUDING THE SAME - A rotary drill bit may include a bit body rotatable about a central axis. The rotary drill bit may also include at least one cutting element coupled to the bit body. The at least one cutting element may have a cutting face, a cutting edge adjacent the cutting face, and a back surface opposite the cutting face. The at least one cutting element may be oriented so that a substantial portion of the cutting edge has a positive clearance angle, which may be defined by a first vector that is normal to the cutting face and a second vector that is tangential to a helical path traveled by the cutting edge during drilling. | 11-24-2011 |
20110297451 | Rotational Drill Bits and Drilling Apparatuses Including the Same - A roof-bolt drill bit. The roof-bolt drill bit may include a bit body rotatable about a central axis and at least one cutting element coupled to the bit body. The bit body may comprise a forward end, a rearward end axially opposite the forward end, and an internal passage defined within the bit body, with the internal passage extending to at least one opening defined in a side portion of the bit body. The bit body may also comprise a channel defined in a peripheral portion of the bit body, with the channel extending along a path between the rearward end of the bit body and a side portion of the bit body. | 12-08-2011 |
20120043138 | Rotational Drill Bits and Drilling Apparatuses Including the Same - A roof-bolt drill bit may include a bit body that is rotatable about a central axis and at least one cutting element mounted to the bit body. The at least one cutting element may include a cutting face, a cutting edge adjacent the cutting face, a back surface opposite the cutting face, and at least one coupling feature positioned adjacent the at least one cutting element. The at least one cutting element may be secured to the bit body by the at least one coupling feature. | 02-23-2012 |
20120160573 | Drill Bits, Cutting Elements for Drill Bits, and Drilling Apparatuses Including the Same - A roof-bolt drill bit may have a forward end, a rearward end, and a rotational axis extending between the forward end and the rearward end. A cutting element for the roof-bolt drill bit may include a cutting face and a peripheral surface extending around an outer periphery of the cutting face. The cutting element may include at least one chamfer region and a peripherally extending chamfer extending from the at least one chamfer region along the outer periphery of the cutting element, a width of the at least one chamfer region being greater than a width of the peripherally extending chamfer. | 06-28-2012 |
20140020958 | ROTATIONAL DRILL BITS AND DRILLING APPARATUSES INCLUDING THE SAME - A roof-bolt drill bit has a bit body that is rotatable about a central axis, a coupling pocket defined in the bit body, and at least one cutting element mounted to the bit body, the at least one cutting element having a non-cylindrical periphery. The at least one cutting element includes a cutting face, a cutting edge adjacent the cutting face, a back surface opposite the cutting face, and a side surface extending between the cutting edge and the back surface, at least a portion of the side surface of the at least one cutting element being bonded to a side surface of the coupling pocket. The roof-bolt drill bit includes a coupling projection extending from the at least one cutting element, the coupling projection being bonded to a coupling recess defined in the bit body. | 01-23-2014 |
20140041947 | ROTATIONAL DRILL BITS AND DRILLING APPARATUSES INCLUDING THE SAME - A roof-bolt drill bit includes a bit body rotatable about a central axis and at least one cutting element coupled to the bit body. The bit body has a forward end, a rearward end axially opposite the forward end, and an internal passage defined within the bit body, with the internal passage extending from a rearward opening defined in the rearward end of the bit body through at least a portion of the bit body. The at least one cutting element includes a cutting face, a cutting edge adjacent the cutting face, and a back surface spaced away from the cutting face, the back surface being mounted to the bit body. An opening defined in the bit body is positioned adjacent to the back surface of the at least one cutting element. | 02-13-2014 |
20140332284 | Rotational Drill Bits and Drilling Apparatuses Including the Same - A roof-bolt drill bit includes a bit body that is rotatable about a central axis, a coupling pocket defined in the bit body, and at least one cutting element mounted to the bit body. The at least one cutting element includes a cutting face, a cutting edge adjacent the cutting face, a back surface opposite the cutting face, and a side surface extending between the cutting edge and the back surface. The roof-bolt drill bit additionally includes a coupling attachment coupled to the bit body, the coupling attachment being positioned adjacent to a portion of the side surface of the cutting element that abuts a side surface of the coupling pocket. | 11-13-2014 |
20150059255 | DRILL BITS, CUTTING ELEMENTS FOR DRILL BITS, AND DRILLING APPARATUSES INCLUDING THE SAME - A roof-bolt drill bit may have a forward end, a rearward end, and a rotational axis extending between the forward end and the rearward end. A cutting element for the roof-bolt drill bit may include a cutting face and a peripheral surface extending around an outer periphery of the cutting face. The cutting element may include at least one chamfer region and a peripherally extending chamfer extending from the at least one chamfer region along the outer periphery of the cutting element, a width of the at least one chamfer region being greater than a width of the peripherally extending chamfer. | 03-05-2015 |
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20110001928 | Systems for Imaging Structures of a Subject and Related Methods - Systems for imaging structures of a subject are provided. The subject has an optical axis, a pupil, and a nodal point. The system includes an image capture device; a first structure including a mount for the subject to be imaged by the image capture device, the first structure providing at least two rotational degrees of freedom; a second structure including a mount for the image capture device, the second structure providing at least two translational degrees of freedom; and a means for aligning the image capture device in relation to the optical axis, the pupil, and the nodal point of the subject. | 01-06-2011 |
20120274903 | Systems for Imaging Structures of a Subject and Related Methods - Systems for imaging structures of a subject are provided. The subject has an optical axis, a pupil, and a nodal point. The system includes an image capture device; a first structure including a mount for the subject to be imaged by the image capture device, the first structure providing at least two rotational degrees of freedom; a second structure including a mount for the image capture device, the second structure providing at least two translational degrees of freedom; and a means for aligning the image capture device in relation to the optical axis, the pupil, and the nodal point of the subject. | 11-01-2012 |
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20110256338 | FILMS HAVING STRUCTURED SURFACE AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A film, and method of producing, wherein the film ( | 10-20-2011 |
20120211918 | METHOD FOR MAKING POLYLACTIDE FILMS - A method for forming a polylactide film includes the steps (a) through (c). In step (a), a treated tool surface is provided with a release coating. The treated tool surface is maintained at a predetermined temperature of about the glass transition temperature of the polylactide or higher. In step (b) the treated tool surface is contacted with a molten polylactide composition to provide a polylactide film The film is at least partially crystalline, and the crystallinity of the polylactide film is enhanced due to exposure of the molten polylactide composition to the treated tool surface at the predetermined temperature. In step (c) the polylactide film is removed from the treated tool surface. Additionally, a film is provided that is made by the foregoing method, and the film may be formed into an article or a part of an article. In some cases, the article is a disposable garment such as a diaper. In other cases, the article may be a tape made with the foregoing film, where the film includes first and second major surfaces and a layer of adhesive on at least one of the major surfaces. | 08-23-2012 |
20120270978 | PLASTICIZED POLYLACTIDE - A composition that includes polylactide resin and plasticizer, the plasticizer having a chemical formula: wherein R may be the same or different and wherein at least one R is a branched alkyl group having a carbon chain length of C | 10-25-2012 |
20130274385 | CONTROLLED DEGRADATION FIBERS - There is provided controlled degradation fibers, and methods of making such controlled degradation fibers. | 10-17-2013 |
20130310491 | DEGRADABLE FIBERS - There is provided self-degrading fibers, and methods of making and methods of using such self-degrading fibers. | 11-21-2013 |
20130338271 | DEGRADABLE MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to a degradable material comprising (a) from about 60 weight percent to about 97 weight percent of a first material based on the total weight of the degradable material, and (b) from about 3 weight percent to about 40 weight percent of a second material based on the total weight of the degradable material, where the second material is an oligomer comprising lactate and giycolate. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a degradable material comprising (a) poly lactic acid, and (b) an oligomer comprising lactate and giycolate, wherein the degradable material has a Tg less than 56° C. In still another aspect, the present disclosure provides a degradable material comprising (a) poly lactic acid, and (b) an oligomer comprising lactate and giycolate, wherein the degradable material has a tan delta peak of less than 65° C. It has been surprisingly found that the degradable materials according to the present disclosure provide physical properties that are not inherent to poly lactic acid alone. It has also been surprisingly found that the degradable materials disclosed herein provide improvements with respect to the processability, production costs, flexibility and ductility without decreasing their degradability. | 12-19-2013 |
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20080235613 | APPLIANCE WITH USER INTERFACE HAVING MULTI-USER MODE - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system for providing a customizable multi-user interface for a treatment appliance is presented. The system includes a user interface having a display region. The display region may include a user selection menu wherein one of a plurality of stored users may be selected. Once a user is selected, various customized user interface parameters and wash cycles associated with that user will be available for selection. The customized user interface parameters may include brightness, contrast, volume, and the like. Each cycle may include various customized wash cycle parameters, such as wash temperature, spin speed and soil level. The user interface may further include a plurality of soft keys provided for the selection of menu options on the display. In addition, the user interface may include a rotatable knob from which cycle selections may be made. | 09-25-2008 |
20080235614 | APPLIANCE WITH USER INTERFACE HAVING MULTI-USER MODE - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system for providing a customizable multi-user interface for a treatment appliance is presented. The system includes a user interface having a display region. The display region may include a user selection menu wherein one of a plurality of stored users may be selected. Once a user is selected, various customized user interface parameters and wash cycles associated with that user will be available for selection. The customized user interface parameters may include brightness, contrast, volume, and the like. Each cycle may include various customized wash cycle parameters, such as wash temperature, spin speed and soil level. The user interface may further include a plurality of soft keys provided for the selection of menu options on the display. In addition, the user interface may include a rotatable knob from which cycle selections may be made. | 09-25-2008 |
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20120074243 | CARBON CONTAMINATION RESISTANT PRESSURE ATOMIZING NOZZLES - A pressure atomizing nozzle for injecting fuel includes an inlet housing configured to thermally isolate the interior space from external conditions and to remain relatively cool under operation so as to substantially eliminate heat soak back from the inlet housing to the interior space thereof after operation. First and second coolant conduits cool the nozzle tip region actively during operation and passively after operation. A cooling air jacket is configured to thermally isolate inboard components from exterior conditions, to provide clean air during operation to the nozzle tip region for diluting carbon to reduce carbon deposits in the nozzle tip region and for cooling the same, and to provide passive cooling to the nozzle tip region after operation. | 03-29-2012 |
20130068856 | COMPACT HIGH FLOW PRESSURE ATOMIZERS - A distributor for a pressure atomizer includes a distributor body having an upstream end defining an internal liquid circuit, a downstream end defining a spin chamber for swirling a liquid flowing therethrough, and an outboard peripheral surface extending from the upstream end to the downstream end. The upstream and downstream ends are spaced apart along a longitudinal axis. A inclined passage is defined in the outboard peripheral surface in fluid communication with the internal liquid circuit and with the spin chamber for producing a relatively wide spray angle for a given distributor body size. The inclined passage is angled to diverge from the longitudinal axis of the distributor body in a direction toward the downstream end. | 03-21-2013 |
20130221135 | SINGLE CIRCUIT MULTIPLE SPRAY CONE PRESSURE ATOMIZERS - An atomizer includes an atomizer body having a liquid inlet and a spray outlet with a liquid flow circuit defined through the inner atomizer body for fluid communication of liquid from the inlet to the spray outlet. The liquid flow circuit branches into a plurality of sub-circuits. Each sub-circuit is configured to produce a spray cone of atomized liquid issuing from the spray outlet such that the spray cone of each sub-circuit has a different cone angle. The sub-circuits are mechanically separated from one another to limit interaction of liquid in the sub-circuits and thereby produce a distinct and stable spray cone from each sub-circuit over a range of liquid flow rates. | 08-29-2013 |
20140166143 | FLOW THROUGH CYLINDRICAL BORES - A flow directing apparatus for directing fluid flow includes a flow body defining a bore therethrough configured and adapted to direct fluid flowing therethrough. The bore includes an outlet and an opposed inlet with an enlargement, formed as a countersink and/or a chamfer using a suitable boring device. The enlargement is configured and adapted to reduce sensitivity to entrance-edge conditions for the bore. | 06-19-2014 |
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20120234147 | Programmable Border Slitter - An apparatus for feeding and slitting soft goods has multiple slitting systems with respective slitting blades mounted on a cross rail. A slitting blade positioning system is movable parallel with the cross rail and operable to move slitting systems along the cross rail. A material feed motor is connected to a feed roller and operable to move the soft goods past the slitting system. A control is first operable to cause the slitting blade positioning system to move identified slitting systems to desired positions on the cross rail. Thereafter, the control operates a drive shaft motor to rotate slitting blades mounted on the drive shaft and the material feed motor, thereby moving the soft goods past the slitting blades. | 09-20-2012 |
20120297547 | Multi-Needle Quilting Tape Guide Apparatus and Method - A multi-needle quilting machine ( | 11-29-2012 |
20130219627 | Mattress With Mattress Age Indicator - A mattress age indicating device includes an enclosure and an indicating assembly contained within the enclosure. The age indicating device may be configured to present an indication related to the mattress's age and may be coupled to the mattress or other bedding or seating product. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221114 | Mattress Age Indicator - A mattress age indicating device includes an enclosure, and an indicating assembly contained within the enclosure. The age indicating device may be configured to present an indication related to the mattress's age and may be coupled to the mattress or other bedding or seating product. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233484 | Process of Laminating Border For Bedding Product Without Heat - A method of making a multi-layer border for use in a bedding product, such as a mattress, is disclosed. The layers are secured together without the use of heat, thereby enabling the process to be stopped and started as desired without the worry of burning the materials. Pressure is applied to the multi-layered material in the form of pinch rollers to secure the layers together. One of the layers comprises an outer ticking material. As many layers of foam and/or fiber as desired may be included, provided a layer of doubled-sided adhesive is sandwiched between adjacent layers. A backing may comprise the innermost layer. | 09-12-2013 |
20130239324 | Adjustable Bedding Foundation and Process of Making Same - A bedding foundation used to support a mattress has a mechanism therein for moving the mattress between inclined and flat positions. The foundation combines desirable features of conventional non-adjustable bed bases and adjustable bed bases. A wire assembly and a motorized lift assembly comprising a motorized drive mechanism may be secured to a base of the foundation. The motorized lift assembly pivots a lifter which has two curved portions which function to raise and lower a deck board to incline and lower the mattress. If desired, a second motorized lift assembly may be incorporated into a bedding foundation for use with another deck board. | 09-19-2013 |
20140131463 | SELF-CLEANING SPRAY VALVE ASSEMBLY - Systems and methods for producing consistent spray patterns and for diminishing clogging experienced when applying spray adhesive from a spray gun are provided. One system includes an automatic non-atomizing spray valve operably coupled to a first and second flow valve. The spray and flow valves are electronically controlled using logic running on a processing unit. The logic is programmed to carry out a spray cycle that involves dispensing a first liquid from the spray valve (first phase) and then dispensing a second liquid through the same spray valve (second phase). Because the first liquid (e.g., water-based adhesive) has the potential to clog a nozzle of the spray valve, a short burst of the second liquid (e.g., cleaning fluid) is introduced to prevent the nozzle from clogging. The spray valve is configured as a pulse width modulated spray gun to further reduce clogging and to generate an evenly distributed spray pattern. | 05-15-2014 |
20140131470 | SELF-CLEANING SPRAY VALVE ASSEMBLY - Systems and methods for producing consistent spray patterns and for diminishing clogging experienced when applying spray adhesive from a spray gun are provided. One system includes an automatic non-atomizing spray valve operably coupled to a first and second flow valve. The spray and flow valves are electronically controlled using logic running on a processing unit. The logic is programmed to carry out a spray cycle that involves dispensing a first liquid from the spray valve (first phase) and then dispensing a second liquid through the same spray valve (second phase). Because the first liquid (e.g., water-based adhesive) has the potential to clog a nozzle of the spray valve, a short burst of the second liquid (e.g., cleaning fluid) is introduced to prevent the nozzle from clogging. The spray valve is configured as a pulse width modulated spray gun to further reduce clogging and to generate an evenly distributed spray pattern. | 05-15-2014 |
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20150017327 | TWO-COMPONENT HANDHELD SPRAY GUN - Systems and methods for resolving inefficiencies when applying spray adhesive and activator from a two-component, handheld spray gun are provided. One embodiment of the two-component, handheld spray gun apparatus includes a first nozzle and a second nozzle coupled to a common bracket. The first nozzle and the second nozzle each include a spray valve and orifice for dispensing an amount of liquid adhesive or liquid activator from the respective nozzle using only line pressure. Further, a trigger coupled to the first and second nozzles is used to simultaneously dispense the adhesive and activator during spraying. In embodiments, the first and second nozzles dispense adhesive and activator at a particular angle such that an amount of dispersed adhesive intersects an amount of dispersed activator to provide a combined spray pattern on a surface. | 01-15-2015 |
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20080264222 | Soft Goods Slitter and Feed System for Quilting - An apparatus is provided for feeding and slitting mattress covers, quilts and other soft goods supported on a table. The apparatus has a first slitting wheel rotatable by a motor. A second slitting wheel is rotatable by the motor and contacts the first slitting wheel to provide a cutting action. The apparatus further includes a conveyor operable by the motor for conveying the soft goods past the slitting wheels, and a compression assembly having an actuator, a gear housing, and powered wheels for compressing the soft goods and holding the soft goods against the conveyor to preventing slippage or twisting. | 10-30-2008 |
20080264317 | Soft Goods Slitter and Feed System for Quilting - An apparatus is provided for feeding and slitting mattress covers, quilts and other soft goods supported on a table. The apparatus has a first slitting wheel rotatable by a motor. A second slitting wheel is rotatable by the motor and contacts the first slitting wheel to provide a cutting action. The apparatus further includes a conveyor operable by the motor for conveying the soft goods past the slitting wheels, and a compression assembly having an actuator, a swing arm, and wheels for compressing the soft goods and holding the soft goods against the conveyor to preventing slippage or twisting. | 10-30-2008 |
20090071305 | PROGRAMMABLE BORDER SLITTER - An apparatus for feeding and slitting soft goods has multiple slitting systems with respective slitting blades mounted on a cross rail. A slitting blade positioning system is movable parallel with the cross rail and operable to move slitting systems along the cross rail. A material feed motor is connected to a feed roller and operable to move the soft goods past the slitting system. A control is first operable to cause the slitting blade positioning system to successively move slitting systems to desired positions on the cross rail. Thereafter, the control operates a slitting blade motor to rotate slitting blades and the material feed motor, thereby moving the soft goods past the slitting blades. | 03-19-2009 |
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20090087151 | Index-matching gel for nanostructure optical fibers and mechanical splice assembly and connector using same - A polymer based index-matching gel for use with nanostructure optical fibers is disclosed. The index-matching gel has at least one polymer component having a viscosity η at 25° C. of 3 Pa-s≦η≦100 Pa-s, which prevents the index-matching gel from wicking into the voids and down the nanostructure optical fiber to a depth where the fiber performance and/or device performance is compromised. The gel is suitable for use when mechanically splicing optical fibers when at least one of the optical fibers is a nanostructure optical fiber. The gel is also suitable for use in fiber optic connectors wherein at least one of the optical fibers constituting the connection is a nanostructure optical fiber. | 04-02-2009 |
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20130299452 | Glass Etching Media And Methods - A glass etching medium and a method for etching the surface of a glass sheet to modify surface flaw characteristics without degrading the optical quality of the sheet surface, wherein the etching medium is a thickened aqueous acidic fluoride-containing paste comprising at least one dissolved, water-soluble, high-molecular-weight poly (ethylene oxide) polymer thickener. | 11-14-2013 |
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